GST : COSTLY MISTAKES TO AVOID
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5 March 2015
SE/003
Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
9.00am – 5.00pm
Introduction / Course Description
Goods and services tax (GST) affects almost every transaction made by a business; including some of those that are not captured by the
accounting systems at present. Businesses of all sizes and sectors are in the midst of aligning their systems and practices to accommodate
the implementation of this new tax system. This course highlights the recent developments and the costly mistakes that businesses should
avoid.
Who should attend?
Course objective
This is an advanced level course designed for accountants and tax
advisors who have possess basic GST knowledge and keen to
explore the recent developments and practical risks.
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Highlight recent developments
Explain the costly mistakes that should be avoided
Highlight the common practical risk areas
Course Content
Time
Contents
08.30am to 09.00am
Course Registration
Facilitator
09.00am to 10.00am
· Clarifying common myths about GST
· Recent developments
Dato' Subromaniam Tholasy
10.00am to 10.15am
Q&A
Dato' Subromaniam Tholasy
10.15am to 10.35am
Morning break
10.35am to 1.00pm
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1.00pm to 2.00pm
Lunch break
2.00pm to 3.20pm
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3.20pm to 3.40pm
Afternoon break
3.40pm to 5.00pm
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Impact of GST on costs and prices
The "business" and "supply" tests
Deemed supplies rules - the risks involved
Exemption, zero-rating and relief orders
Composite vs. mixed supplies
Time of supply and invoicing
Deposit vs. advance payment
Disbursement vs. reimbursement
Payment on behalf and sharing of costs
Group registration - advantages and risks
Practical issues in claiming input tax credits
GST risks in cross-border transactions
Q&A
Thenesh Kannaa
Thenesh Kannaa
Thenesh Kannaa
Speakers’ Profile
Dato' Subromaniam Tholasy
Director of GST, Royal Malaysian Customs Department
Dato’ Subromaniam Tholasy currently holds the post of Director of GST,
Royal Malaysian Customs at the Head Quarters, Putrajaya. He has been with
the Royal Malaysian Customs for about 30 years and has served various
divisions such as Sales Tax, Service Tax, Account Inspection, Import,
Valuation, Post Clearance Audit, Enforcement and GST. He has presented
numerous papers at various seminars and forums throughout Malaysia and
at International level. Dato’ Subromaniam holds a B.Sc. Hons degree in
Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and an MBA from the United
States. He also holds a certificate in Strategic Leadership from University of
Oxford, United Kingdom.
Thenesh Kannaa
Partner, Thenesh, Renga & Associates
Thenesh Kannaa is a partner at Thenesh, Renga & Associates (a.k.a. TraTax
Malaysia). Thenesh is a licensed tax agent - both under the Income Tax Act
1965 and the GST Act 2014. He has hands-on experience advising on GST to
Malaysian companies from diverse industries; including manufacturing,
trading, professional services, property developers, construction companies
and telecommunication service providers. Thenesh is a member of CTIM's
Indirect Tax Committee and is author of CCH's Malaysia Master GST Guide.
Thenesh is a fellow member of ACCA and a member of MIA, CTIM, FINSIA
and CISI.
Please present your identification card upon registration and collection of certificate of
attendance for verification purposes. Registration and collection of the certificate of attendance
on your behalf is not allowed.
* Please note that the CPD Points awarded is not qualify as CPD Points for the purpose of
application and renewal of tax agent licence under Section 153, Income Tax Act, 1967.
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SE/003
Please retain original copy for your records. | Please photocopy for additional delegates. | Registration can be made via fax.
GST : COSTLY MISTAKES TO AVOID
Registration Fees
* Seats are limited and based on first-come, first-served basis.
CTIM/ACCA Member
RM420.00
Member’s Firm Staff
RM470.00
Non-Member
RM520.00
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acceptable employers guarantee and settlement of previous outstanding dues.
* Walk–in participant registration is subject to availability of seats and full payment.
* Certificate of Attendance will only be released upon participant signing the attendance
register before 10.30am, full attendance and after completion of the event
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